https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/How-long-is-a-preauthorization-quot-open-ticket-quot-valid-for/m-p/705872#M32224 <P><a href="https://community.squareup.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/163790">@emilychuilac</a>&nbsp; If I remember correctly, the preauth cards are only good for 3 hours from first order. I don't think it'd be a good way for deposits.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>You can create deposits in invoices, I don't believe that needs an upgrade to Invoices Plus. Would that work for your business flow?</P> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:49:51 GMT ryanwanner 2024-01-25T00:49:51Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/How-long-is-a-preauthorization-quot-open-ticket-quot-valid-for/m-p/705856#M32223 <P>I'm using the preauthorization and open ticket option to hold a credit card for deposit. How long is this preauth good for? Or is there any other better way to hold a deposit without charging and paying the fees?&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thanks!&nbsp;</P> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:49:20 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/How-long-is-a-preauthorization-quot-open-ticket-quot-valid-for/m-p/705856#M32223 emilychuilac 2025-09-20T19:49:20Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/How-long-is-a-preauthorization-quot-open-ticket-quot-valid-for/m-p/705872#M32224 <P><a href="https://community.squareup.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/163790">@emilychuilac</a>&nbsp; If I remember correctly, the preauth cards are only good for 3 hours from first order. I don't think it'd be a good way for deposits.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>You can create deposits in invoices, I don't believe that needs an upgrade to Invoices Plus. Would that work for your business flow?</P> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:49:51 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Payments-Troubleshooting/How-long-is-a-preauthorization-quot-open-ticket-quot-valid-for/m-p/705872#M32224 ryanwanner 2024-01-25T00:49:51Z